D Limonene Technical Grade 55 Gallon Drum

D Limonene is a biodegradable solvent derived from citrus fruits -primarily from citrus peels. D-Limonene citrus oil is considered a natural product. Ours is a technical grade. If you need a food grade email or give us a call.

D-limonene has a typical citrus odor that is usually considered a fresh scent in many cleaners and deoderizing products. Another good benefit of Dlimonene is that it has excellent cleaning and degreasing properties meaning that it is usually a very benefical ingredient in natural focused products.

Many formulators suggest d-limonene is a good additive to use as a primary additive in hard surface cleaners and degreasers since it is beneficial not only for effective cleaning and degreasing but also has the added benefit of the pleasant odor/ smell.

To make a water based cleaner using Dlimonene formulators will typically need to use alcohol ethoxylate surfactants (ideally Tomadol 25-7 or similar surfactant) or a blend using 25-7 along with Tomadol 25-3 or similar product.

Another great choice for formulating is to use natural derived Decyl Glucoside surfactant, which we offer. Using D-limonene along with Decyl Glucoside is a great combination for natural focused cleaners. Typically the ratio for blending with Decyl Glucoside and making a clear microemulsion is to use a ratio of 4:1 to 5:1 of decyl glucoside to D-limonene. (for each 1 gram of D-limonene use 4 to 5 grams of decyl glucoside. (always do testing with small batches to confirm this will work for your formula. ) Other ratios are used for making milky emulsions vs the clear.

Follow good manufacturing practices and test on surfaces.

Typical uses for d-limonene

Natural Focused Cleaners
Chewing Gum Remover formulas
Chlorinated Solvent Replacements
Concrete Cleaners
Specialty Natural Focused Degreaser
Electronics
Floor Cleaners
Graffiti Removers
Hard Surface Cleaners
Metal Cleaners
Odorizer
Natural focused Paint Strippers
Parts Washer
Solvent
Spot Removers
Tar Removal formulations
Solvent Replacements

Typical Specification

Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid
Odor: Lemon-like/ citrus
CAS:5989-27-5
pH: 7
Specific Gravity: 0.872
Density: 0.841 g/cm³ at 20°C–25°C
Solubility- In Water: Practically insoluble.
- Organic Solvents: Highly soluble
- Dlimonene easily dissolves in most common non-polar and moderately polar organic solvents, such as acetone, hexane, benzene, and toluene.
- Oils and Fats: Highly soluble. It blends seamlessly into vegetable oils, mineral oils, petroleum hydrocarbons, and melted animal fats.
Country of Origin: Call or email -usually USA
Solubility: Easy soluble in methanol and acetone; insoluble in cold & hot water.